Although the Maldives are known as an unspoilt tourist paradise, the islands struggle with managing their waste, as the BBC discovered on a visit to an 'apocalyptic' island waste dump. Publ.Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 23:14:53 GMT
The death of the Libyan man convicted of the 1988 Lockerbie bombing has been received with mixed emotions by the relatives of the victims. Publ.Date : Mon, 21 May 2012 05:34:26 GMT
Millions of people across the Pacific witnessed an annular eclipse, which resulted in a 'ring of fire'. Publ.Date : Mon, 21 May 2012 05:48:52 GMT
Filipino Christians have protested against Lady Gaga's planned concerts in Manila. Publ.Date : Mon, 21 May 2012 05:22:17 GMT
Egypt's first multi-candidate presidential elections since the uprising will take place on the 23rd and 24th of May. What could be in store for the country? Publ.Date : Thu, 17 May 2012 17:39:55 GMT
The founder of Facebook, Mark Zuckerberg, updates his status on his own Facebook page to announce he has married long-time girlfriend Priscilla Chan. Publ.Date : Sun, 20 May 2012 13:25:39 GMT
Nationalist Tomislav Nikolic is elected president of Serbia beating incumbent Boris Tadic in a run-off vote, and vowing to stay on the EU path. Publ.Date : Mon, 21 May 2012 00:43:36 GMT
Nato leaders are meeting in Chicago in a summit dominated by the withdrawal from Afghanistan. Publ.Date : Sun, 20 May 2012 21:33:45 GMT
The head of the UN nuclear watchdog has arrived in Tehran, voicing optimism about reaching agreement on Iran's controversial nuclear programme. Publ.Date : Mon, 21 May 2012 03:00:41 GMT
Chinese activist Chen Guangcheng arrives in New York with his wife and children to begin a new life in the United States. Publ.Date : Sun, 20 May 2012 08:36:55 GMT
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